Europe on the Eve of War Answers

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The chart shows armed forces in Europe in 1914. Which nation would most likely have the biggest advantage during a European war, and why?

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Great Britain, because they had the most warships to complement their small army.
B
Germany, because most of the fighting would be on land and they had the largest army.
C
France, because if they called up their reservists their army would be larger than Germany’s.
D
France, because of the combined numbers of their army, reservists, and warships.
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The map below shows the ethnic groups in the southern Balkans in the 1900s.

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A
The Balkan Peninsula’s ethnic variety will eventually cause a war.
B
The Balkan Peninsula’s largest ethnic group is the Macedonians.
C
The Balkan Peninsula is home to one ethnic group.
D
The Balkan Peninsula is the home of a wide variety of ethnic groups.
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Which countries supplied weapons to Ethiopians, who were rebelling against Italy?

A
Germany and Portugal
B
France and Russia
C
France and Germany
D
Portugal and Russia
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In the 1900s, an arms race occurred when which two countries began to compete over the size of their navies?

A
Great Britain and Italy
B
Italy and Spain
C
Germany and Great Britain
D
Spain and Germany
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Rising nationalism led to conflict over Alsace-Lorraine between France and

A
Italy.
B
Britain.
C
Germany.
D
Austria-Hungary.
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The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.According to the map, which country was the biggest threat to European nations in 1914?

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A
Russia
B
United Kingdom
C
Portugal
D
United States
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Which area of Europe was fought over because its iron and coal deposits were important to industrialization?

A
France
B
Germany
C
Alsace-Lorraine
D
Franco-Prussia
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In the early 1900s, which leading European powers faced increased tensions because of nationalism? Check all that apply.FranceGreeceSpainItalyOttoman EmpireAustria-HungaryGreat Britain

A
France
B
Greece
C
Spain
D
Italy
E
Ottoman Empire
F
Austria-Hungary
G
Great Britain
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What did nations do to increase the size of their armies?

A
They forced prisoners into their armies.
B
They created conscription programs.
C
They allowed women into their armies.
D
They allowed twelve-year-olds to join.

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